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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.03, 165.65 and 85.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.03, 165.65 and 85.05 is: 117.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.03 : 165.65 = 85.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.03/165.65 = 85.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.03x = 165.65 × 85.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.03x = 14,088.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,088.11/120.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.37

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